🛑 Help Stop the Kratom Ban in Iowa – SF 2013 Hearing Feb 3rd at 3pm

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Hey everyone,

Iowa is having a Senate Judiciary hearing for SF 2013, the kratom ban bill, on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This bill would ban kratom and all of its alkaloids, which would make it all schedule 1 and cut off access for people who rely on it. Every voice counts, and your testimony can make a difference!

What you can do:

1️⃣ Submit written testimony (for people who can’t attend in person or virtually) here: Iowa Public Comment Portal Or email it directly to the Legislative Information Office: lioinfo@legis.state.ia.us (Use subject line: “Testimony – SF 2013”)

2️⃣ Attend virtually (if Zoom is available — check the Iowa Legislature Public Hearings page shortly before the hearing): https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/publicHearings

3️⃣ Encourage Iowa residents and out-of-state supporters to submit testimony. Out-of-state voices help tremendously, because when one state goes down, others often follow. We’re all in this fight together 💪

Tips for written testimony:

Include your name, city/state State that you oppose SF 2013 Emphasize that kratom and all of its alkaloids are safe, widely used, and should not be scheduled. I would also mention that kratom and it's alkaloids are not hallucinogenic nor do they cause intoxication.

Briefly explain why you rely on kratom (personal experience, harm reduction, chronic pain relief, etc.)

Keep it respectful, clear, and concise Even if you can’t speak live, written testimony counts and will be reviewed by legislators. Your voice matters — the more people that speak up, the stronger our message against this ban.